Joe Dombrowski next big thing in American cycling

DURANGO — One young American rider to watch in the USA Pro Challenge which begins here Monday is Joe Dombrowski of Bontrager Livestrong.

Dombrowski, 21, of Marshall, Va., is considered the next big thing and a huge target of Pro Tour teams. This year he won the Best Young Rider in the Baby Giro (Giro d’Italia for Under-27), he finished third in the Tour of the Gila and 12th in the Tour of California.

The buzz around here is he’s a legitimate threat for the top 10 in this race and will sign a Pro Tour contract at year’s end.